This includes what is known as “the rows”; narrow pathways that run between merchants’ houses emanating from the estuary. Sadly, during WWII they suffered great damage with many historic buildings destroyed and only 80 rows remain out of the original 145. After the War, all salvageable elements from the row houses were collated in number 6-8 of row 111, forming a museum of objects from these unique heritage sites.

Messenger were engaged to undertake works to the property’s lath and plaster ceilings which had been deemed unsafe after a survey. The project included the re-plastering of all ceilings on the first and ground floors, as well as the repair and repainting of all external joinery. The external rainwater goods were also either re-made or repaired and reinstated. During the works, the team had access to the roof level, which highlighted previously unknown issues and these also underwent repair.